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	<title>Comments on: Govt To Issue RFP For 13 New Electric Vehicles</title>
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		<title>By: Hilarious!</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2023/09/govt-to-issue-rfp-for-13-new-electric-vehicles/#comment-5906794</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Hilarious!]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2023 21:16:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By George you got it!
Just like the cost of backup power for wind turbines and solar panels. That cost is NEVER factored in. No wind and BELCO generators kick in (an overhead cost to keep on standby). No sun and BELCO generators kick in. &quot;Renewable&quot; energy is so inefficient that it boggles the mind of any thinking person. 

Meanwhile, those offshore wind turbines will have a guaranteed income stream when not generating for whatever reason.  Consumers pay an inflated price for electricity either directly or indirectly.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>By George you got it!<br />
Just like the cost of backup power for wind turbines and solar panels. That cost is NEVER factored in. No wind and BELCO generators kick in (an overhead cost to keep on standby). No sun and BELCO generators kick in. &#8220;Renewable&#8221; energy is so inefficient that it boggles the mind of any thinking person. </p>
<p>Meanwhile, those offshore wind turbines will have a guaranteed income stream when not generating for whatever reason.  Consumers pay an inflated price for electricity either directly or indirectly.</p>
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		<title>By: Hilarious!</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2023/09/govt-to-issue-rfp-for-13-new-electric-vehicles/#comment-5906791</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Hilarious!]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2023 21:11:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[“It is anticipated that these new purchases will save the Government approximately $55,000 per vehicle over its lifetime in maintenance and fuel costs, giving a total savings of $715,000 for the thirteen cars.

Question 1: Why does the government NEVER release vehicle records and costs? Is electricity free? Produce the cost spreadsheet. 
Question 2: Why does the government not know that EVs have far more quality problems than ICE vehicles? How long will an EV be down waiting for parts to be shipped in? WIll the government employee walk to and from work while the EV is in the shop?

“Additionally, there would be a potential reduction in Carbon Emissions of 58%, or four tons of CO2 avoided annually for all vehicles.

Question 3: Show your math because your claim is unsubstantiated. (as usual)
Question 4: Why does the government support the use of thousands of underage black African children mining minerals that go into making EV batteries? 
Question 5: Why does the government support the enormous environmental damage done by the mining of minerals to manufacture EV batteries?
Question 6: Why has the government not provided the Bermuda Fire &amp; Rescue Service with the proper equipment required to put out EV battery fires? An electric car fire takes 3-4 times as much water to extinguish and the runoff is environmentally hazardous. Now increase that amount of water by at least 10x for an EV bus battery fire. 
Question 7: When will Bermuda&#039;s roads be upgraded to handle the extra weight of EVs? 
Question 8: What about the extra dangerous particulate matter released from the special tires used by EVs?
Question 9: Will government employees pay to upgrade elevated garages to handle the extra weight of an EV? 
... and the list could go on. 

See where this is going... There are many costs and problems with using EVs that the government never discusses. FACT: Not one government official can even define &quot;climate change.&quot;]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>“It is anticipated that these new purchases will save the Government approximately $55,000 per vehicle over its lifetime in maintenance and fuel costs, giving a total savings of $715,000 for the thirteen cars.</p>
<p>Question 1: Why does the government NEVER release vehicle records and costs? Is electricity free? Produce the cost spreadsheet.<br />
Question 2: Why does the government not know that EVs have far more quality problems than ICE vehicles? How long will an EV be down waiting for parts to be shipped in? WIll the government employee walk to and from work while the EV is in the shop?</p>
<p>“Additionally, there would be a potential reduction in Carbon Emissions of 58%, or four tons of CO2 avoided annually for all vehicles.</p>
<p>Question 3: Show your math because your claim is unsubstantiated. (as usual)<br />
Question 4: Why does the government support the use of thousands of underage black African children mining minerals that go into making EV batteries?<br />
Question 5: Why does the government support the enormous environmental damage done by the mining of minerals to manufacture EV batteries?<br />
Question 6: Why has the government not provided the Bermuda Fire &amp; Rescue Service with the proper equipment required to put out EV battery fires? An electric car fire takes 3-4 times as much water to extinguish and the runoff is environmentally hazardous. Now increase that amount of water by at least 10x for an EV bus battery fire.<br />
Question 7: When will Bermuda&#8217;s roads be upgraded to handle the extra weight of EVs?<br />
Question 8: What about the extra dangerous particulate matter released from the special tires used by EVs?<br />
Question 9: Will government employees pay to upgrade elevated garages to handle the extra weight of an EV?<br />
&#8230; and the list could go on. </p>
<p>See where this is going&#8230; There are many costs and problems with using EVs that the government never discusses. FACT: Not one government official can even define &#8220;climate change.&#8221;</p>
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		<title>By: Whya</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2023/09/govt-to-issue-rfp-for-13-new-electric-vehicles/#comment-5906788</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Whya]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2023 20:55:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#039;s the Arrogance of the Ministers of this current PLP government,  they say things and hope that Bermudians are gullible enough to believe it.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s the Arrogance of the Ministers of this current PLP government,  they say things and hope that Bermudians are gullible enough to believe it.</p>
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		<title>By: Hilarious!</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2023/09/govt-to-issue-rfp-for-13-new-electric-vehicles/#comment-5906786</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Hilarious!]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2023 20:51:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[What a great standup comedy routine! Where is your show this weekend? Love to see it.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What a great standup comedy routine! Where is your show this weekend? Love to see it.</p>
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		<title>By: Hilarious!</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2023/09/govt-to-issue-rfp-for-13-new-electric-vehicles/#comment-5906785</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Hilarious!]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2023 20:50:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[EVs powered by government hot air. About time! Who needs those evil fossil fuels generating reliable electricity 24x7 when Bermuda has Government Hot Air (GHA) power! 

Say, I read that China is exporting tiny electric cars but there is an issue with fitting government employee egos into those cars. Perhaps an EV convertible is the answer. No doubt RMI can facilitate the deal.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>EVs powered by government hot air. About time! Who needs those evil fossil fuels generating reliable electricity 24&#215;7 when Bermuda has Government Hot Air (GHA) power! </p>
<p>Say, I read that China is exporting tiny electric cars but there is an issue with fitting government employee egos into those cars. Perhaps an EV convertible is the answer. No doubt RMI can facilitate the deal.</p>
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		<title>By: Joe Bloggs</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2023/09/govt-to-issue-rfp-for-13-new-electric-vehicles/#comment-5906773</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Bloggs]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2023 19:41:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&quot;On average, it costs the Ministry thousands of dollars to maintain the current fleet of aging vehicles.&quot;

That is pretty vague.

And no mention of the fact that Belco burns heavy fuel to produce electricity to charge our electric vehicles.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#8220;On average, it costs the Ministry thousands of dollars to maintain the current fleet of aging vehicles.&#8221;</p>
<p>That is pretty vague.</p>
<p>And no mention of the fact that Belco burns heavy fuel to produce electricity to charge our electric vehicles.</p>
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		<title>By: Whya</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2023/09/govt-to-issue-rfp-for-13-new-electric-vehicles/#comment-5906764</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Whya]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2023 17:53:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Per vehicle savings has clearly been calculated without including any cost for electricity, brakes, bodywork, battery replacement, servicing etc. 

Otherwise we would all buy one, as it pays for itself fully and give the buyer a profit given the price of a Kia Soul in Bermuda at $39,000 and $55,000 is saved ( as quoted in article)]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Per vehicle savings has clearly been calculated without including any cost for electricity, brakes, bodywork, battery replacement, servicing etc. </p>
<p>Otherwise we would all buy one, as it pays for itself fully and give the buyer a profit given the price of a Kia Soul in Bermuda at $39,000 and $55,000 is saved ( as quoted in article)</p>
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		<title>By: What</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2023/09/govt-to-issue-rfp-for-13-new-electric-vehicles/#comment-5906757</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[What]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2023 17:38:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If leading by example. Drive your own car like those who are fortunate to have a car do, or ride your bike like those who don&#039;t have cars have too. 

Clearly this is an RFP for perks. This has to stop NOW.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If leading by example. Drive your own car like those who are fortunate to have a car do, or ride your bike like those who don&#8217;t have cars have too. </p>
<p>Clearly this is an RFP for perks. This has to stop NOW.</p>
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		<title>By: Joe Bloggs</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2023/09/govt-to-issue-rfp-for-13-new-electric-vehicles/#comment-5906732</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Bloggs]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2023 15:29:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&quot;We recognise that it’s our responsibility to lead by example&quot;

Excellent. You can start by operating within budget, paying into the sinking fund and putting money aside for emergencies.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#8220;We recognise that it’s our responsibility to lead by example&#8221;</p>
<p>Excellent. You can start by operating within budget, paying into the sinking fund and putting money aside for emergencies.</p>
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